Celebrating the Day of Victory and Patriotic Gratitude and the anniversary of Storm operatioan Oluja

The Day of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving, the Day of Croatian Veterans and the Anniversary of the Operation Storm, is celebrated every year on 5th August in Croatia, on the day when the Croatian Army liberated the occupied Knin in 1995. and won the Homeland War.

30 years ago, on August 5th, 1995, Operation Storm returned the entire occupied territory to the Croatian constitutional order, except for Eastern Slavonia. The operation liberated 10,400 square kilometers, or 18.4 percent of Croatia's total area. The Storm, along with the Flash war actions, was a key operation that led to the end of the Homeland War. The liberation of Knin, the center of hostile rebellion in Croatia, achieved the most important strategic, political and military objective.

The central ceremony will be held in Knin as the previous years. The ceremonial program on August 5 begins with the traditional raising of the Croatian flag at the Knin Fortress, with speeches, tributes to fallen defenders and the participation of the highest state officials, members of the army, police and numerous citizens. In addition to the protocol and memorial part, the City of Knin also organizes an evening concert on the main city square. Croatian Air Force aircraft, including the "Wings of the Storm" acrobatic group, take off from the Pleso and Zemunik military bases, which participate in the air program above Knin.

Central events and programs are organized throughout the country, with a special emphasis on historical sites and regions.

The traditional, 10th event in honor of the fallen veterans from that area is being held on the Krk Bridge. 222 torches will be lit in honor of the 222 fallen veterans.

In Novalja, there is an outdoor celebration with a concert by Tomislav Bralić and the Intrade klapa on the Ruža vjetrova stage.

In Split, the central entertainment program on the waterfront with a grand concert by the Prljavo kazalište group and traditional fireworks.

In Rijeka, a ceremonial parade is being held through the streets of the city and a grand outdoor concert by the Opća opasnost group.

Highlight the Croatian flags on our facades with pride! We congratulate You on the Day of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving and the Day of Croatian Defenders.

You can watch live stream of the events in Croatian cities via our webcams!